Included in the mailer:
- mailing envelope with seal
- decorative interior envelope that doubles as a fold-out "tatami mat"
- decorative paper obi
- notecard with preparation instructions and space for a message
- single-serving matcha packet
- foldable chasen (tea whisk)
The only item you will need is a chawan.
Assembling the chasen was remarkably easy and with just a few back-folds, the mat was laid flat to hold my chawan (tea bowl). Since not everyone has a chawan, a comparable-sized bowl will also work.
The single-serve matcha portion was more than generous. Since I like a smooth bowl of tea, I did use a matcha sifter to remove any lumps. Any fine-mesh sifter will work for this purpose.
Though it lacked the finesse of a traditional bamboo chasen, the plastic chasen was surprisingly efficient and produced a lot of froth. The resulting tea was pleasantly flavorful and not at all bitter. Even someone who is new to matcha would likely enjoy it.
I had a lot of fun opening and assembling everything and the end result was a tasty bowl of matcha. This is definitely something I would send to tea-loving friends on special occasions or simply to brighten their day.
If this is something that would interest you, please send an inquiry to Chazen for more information.
